Posts from May 2015

Gospel music has been an important part of Chicago’s cultural and social fabric since the 1920s and it remains a vibrant force throughout the city. The annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival is coming up from May 29-31 and you’ll want to plan to stop by Millennium Park for at least one or two performances during the weekend.

Memorial Day is a time for remembrance and gratitude. It's also a time for soaking in the rays on restaurant patios while surrounded by cocktails. As Memorial Day marks the unofficial onset of summer, here are a few spots unveiling new patios to christen the season.

Many people associate Wicker Park's Six Corners with
nightlife, shopping and young professionals. An official Historic District
lies along Milwaukee Avenue just southeast of Damen Avenue. Many pedestrians are
likely so dazzled by the wares in the windows that they might not notice the
beauty of the historic buildings around them.

Each week, we feature one Instagram photographer who will get to feature
their photos and videos on Choose Chicago's Instagram account all week
long, part of our new #TakingOverChooseChicago series. This week, we
chose Brooklyn Wheeler. Enjoy!

There is so much to see and do in Chicago. After a busy day of touring museums, hitting the hot restaurants, and wandering the beautiful parks, why not arrange a professional massage from the comfort of your hotel room? It's the best way to ensure that you're relaxed and ready for another day of fun in the city.

Here at Choose Chicago, we believe one of the best ways to jumpstart a
truly epic experience in Chicago is to get ideas from the people who
know the city best. Our locals, some of the greatest ambassadors of
Chicago you can find, are invaluable resources for discovering the
greatest things to see and do in the city.

Most visitors to Chicago probably don’t end up at the North & Clybourn Red Line stop, but there are several good reasons that locals and visitors from near and far might wish to swing on by: Weeds Tavern and the celebrated Burger Bar.

Chicago's hosting of the James Beard Awards reaffirms the culinary status the city has been building on for years. Since great food necessitates great drink to go with it, several wine festivals have started popping up to celebrate the nectar of the gods ... and Chicagoans.

Chicago summers are so amazing, people actually look forward to
Mondays, and not just because of the warm weather. On Mondays and Thursdays,
you can catch a free concert downtown in Millennium Park as part of the
Downtown Sound series. The concerts, which take place at Pritzker Pavilion,
feature an eclectic mix of musicians from Chicago and around the world.

And while you can arrive early and grab a seat up front, there's plenty of room
on the lawn to spread out and enjoy a bite to eat. But don't just settle for
cheese and crackers - why not sample the unique cuisine Chicago offers while
enjoying the equally diverse talent on display? Use this picnic pairing guide
and get the most out of your Downtown Sound experience.

This Friday, May 15, is the 10th anniversary of Endangered Species Day, and Chicago's zoos and aquarium are banding together to raise awareness on the world's most vulnerable animals. Special events and activities will focus on the conservation research efforts being conducted - both here in Chicago and in the field. Visit the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Shedd Aquarium, and Brookfield Zoo on May 15 to learn more about what you can do to protect endangered animals.